CVE-2025-1932: Inconsistent comparator in XSLT sorting led to out-of-bounds access

Published Mar 4, 2025
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Updated

An inconsistent comparator in xslt/txNodeSorter could have resulted in potentially exploitable out-of-bounds access. Only affected version 122 and later. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 136, Firefox ESR 128.8, Thunderbird 136, and Thunderbird 128.8.

Other sources

An inconsistent comparator in xslt/txNodeSorter could have resulted in potentially exploitable out-of-bounds access. Only affected version 122 and later. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 136 and Firefox ESR < 128.8.

— Red Hat

Affected Software

25 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Thunderbird<136
136
Mozilla Firefox<136
Mozilla Firefox ESR<128.8
Mozilla xslt/txNodeSorter>=122
Mozilla Firefox<128.8.0
Mozilla Firefox<136.0
Mozilla Thunderbird>=]<128.8.0
Mozilla Thunderbird>=129.0<136.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<128.8
128.8
ubuntu/mozjs52*
ubuntu/mozjs38*
ubuntu/firefox<136.0+build3-0ubuntu0.20.04.1
136.0+build3-0ubuntu0.20.04.1
ubuntu/mozjs68*
ubuntu/mozjs52*
ubuntu/mozjs102*
ubuntu/mozjs78*
ubuntu/mozjs91*
ubuntu/thunderbird<1:128.12.0+build1-0ubuntu0.22.04.1
1:128.12.0+build1-0ubuntu0.22.04.1
ubuntu/mozjs102*
ubuntu/mozjs115*
Mozilla Firefox ESR<128.8
128.8
Mozilla Firefox<136
136
debian/firefox
159.0.1-1
debian/firefox-esr
140.12.0esr-1~deb12u1153.6.0esr-1~deb12u2140.15.0esr-1~deb13u1153.6.0esr-1~deb13u1153.5.1esr-1153.6.0esr-1
debian/thunderbird
1:140.12.0esr-1~deb12u11:153.6.0esr-1~deb12u21:140.12.0esr-1~deb13u11:153.6.0esr-1~deb13u11:153.5.0esr-11:153.6.0esr-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 136
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 128.8
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 136.0+build3-0ubuntu0.20.04.1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:128.12.0+build1-0ubuntu0.22.04.1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 136
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 159.0.1-1
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/firefox-esr to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 140.12.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 153.6.0esr-1~deb12u2Fixed in 140.15.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 153.6.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 153.5.1esr-1Fixed in 153.6.0esr-1
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:140.12.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 1:153.6.0esr-1~deb12u2Fixed in 1:140.12.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 1:153.6.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 1:153.5.0esr-1Fixed in 1:153.6.0esr-1
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 136
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox ESR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 128.8
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 128.8

Event History

Mar 4, 2025
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:31 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

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This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-1932?

CVE-2025-1932 has the potential for high severity due to the possibility of out-of-bounds access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-1932?

To fix CVE-2025-1932, upgrade to Firefox versions 137 or later, or Firefox ESR versions 129 or later.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-1932?

CVE-2025-1932 affects Firefox versions 122 to 136 and Firefox ESR versions 122 to 128.8.

4

What does CVE-2025-1932 affect specifically?

CVE-2025-1932 specifically affects the xslt/txNodeSorter component within the affected versions.

5

Is CVE-2025-1932 exploitable?

Yes, CVE-2025-1932 is potentially exploitable due to inconsistent comparator leading to out-of-bounds access.

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